Rizal Park
What the experts agree on
Rizal Park sprawls across 60 hectares of manicured gardens, monuments, and wooded paths—a rare urban oasis in Manila's chaos, complete with Japanese and Chinese gardens.
“Home to numerous monuments and both a Japanese and Chinese ornamental garden.”
– Fodor's
"Manila’s iconic Rizal Park is spread out over some 60 hectares of open lawns, ornamental gardens, ponds, paved walks and wooded areas." Full review
"Rizal Park provides a nice breath of fresh air in the very bustling megacity of Manila." Full review
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The park was designed by Chicago architect Daniel Burnham in 1905 when he did a plan for the city at the request of Governor General William H.